Maize (corn) — Self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana
Botswana: Maize (corn) — Self-sufficiency ratio was 0.11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Maize (corn) — Self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 0.11 for maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio in 2023.
The figure is up 450.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana peaked at 0.36 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 2013.
Botswana ranks 87th of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maize (corn) — Self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.2 | — |
| 2011 | 0.36 | +80.0% |
| 2012 | 0.09 | -75.0% |
| 2013 | 0.02 | -77.8% |
| 2014 | 0.13 | +550.0% |
| 2015 | 0.02 | -84.6% |
| 2016 | 0.07 | +250.0% |
| 2017 | 0.06 | -14.3% |
| 2018 | 0.11 | +83.3% |
| 2019 | 0.03 | -72.7% |
| 2020 | 0.17 | +466.7% |
| 2021 | 0.2 | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 0.11 | -45.0% |
| 2023 | 0.11 | +0.0% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 0.11 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.615, 18% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 0.11 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.95, 12% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.109 | 0.02 | 0.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1475 | 0.11 | 0.2 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3204 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana?
- Maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio in Botswana was 0.11 in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.36 in 2011.
- What is the lowest maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 2013.
- How does Botswana rank for maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio?
- Botswana ranks 87th out of 119 countries with data for 2023.
- Is maize (corn) — self-sufficiency ratio rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 450.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Maize (corn) — Self-sufficiency ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The food and agricultural trade indicators dataset is based on trade, production and gross domestic product (GDP) data. Agri-food trade data are collected, processed and disseminated by FAO according to the standard International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) Methodology. The data is mainly provided by UNSD, Eurostat, and other national authorities as needed. The source data is checked for outliers, trade partner data is used for non-reporting countries or missing cells, and data on food aid is added to take total cross-border trade flows into account. The trade database includes the following variables: export quantity, export value, import quantity, and import value. It includes all food and agricultural products imported/exported annually by all countries in the world. Production data details are available at https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL and GDP data details are available at https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/MK